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This guide will show you how to use MediaStreamer on a router running ExpressVPN.

MediaStreamer is a DNS service designed to improve your streaming experience. MediaStreamer is not a VPN and does not offer the privacy and security benefits of a VPN. You cannot change locations using MediaStreamer.

To use MediaStreamer, make sure to:

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Use MediaStreamer on a router running ExpressVPN (v2 onwards)
Use MediaStreamer on a router running ExpressVPN (v1)


Use MediaStreamer on a router running ExpressVPN (v2 onwards)

  1. Sign in to your router running ExpressVPN.
  2. Select the device group you want to use MediaStreamer for (for example, the “Streaming” group) by swiping right.The ExpressVPN router dashboard showing the Home device group, with a green box highlighting the group navigation dots at the top of the screen.
  3. Tap the current location at the top of the group to open the location picker.The Streaming device group on the ExpressVPN router dashboard, with a green box highlighting the current location button.
  4. Select the Others tab.The location picker menu on the ExpressVPN router dashboard, with a green box highlighting the Others tab.
  5. Select MediaStreamer.The Others tab in the location picker menu, with a green box highlighting the MediaStreamer option above the IP registration warning.

You are now using MediaStreamer for that device group. To connect devices, simply drag and drop them into this group.The Streaming device group successfully connected to MediaStreamer, indicated by the MediaStreamer label and the teal background.

Note: You will need to register your IP address with ExpressVPN before MediaStreamer will work.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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Use MediaStreamer on a router running ExpressVPN (v1)

  1. Sign in to your router running ExpressVPN.
  2. Select VPN > Manage Devices.
  3. Under Settings, select Let me select which devices should be protected.
  4. Select the devices you want to use MediaStreamer on. You may need to register your IP address with ExpressVPN.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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